Earth Day Skillshare

Sunday April 19th 1-5pm

Celebrate Earth Day at Riverdale Neighborhood House

Join us for an Earth Day Skillshare event-an afternoon of free workshops, crafts, resources and more!

  1. Workshops

  2. Partners

Workshop Lineup

Check out our schedule of free workshops below. Advance sign ups are limited, but all workshops will have walk in spots available on the day of the event.

  • In this cooking workshop, we will use native and region based foods to prepare a delicious meal and reflect on the ways we are all a part of an interconnected ecosystem. This workshop will be taught in English and Spanish by Ceremony Cerebellum’s Nathalie Reynoso

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  • In this workshop, we will create nature journals using recycled materials. Using a simple Japanese binding technique, everyone can use their journal to sketch scenes from nature. Led by Nina Velazquez.

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  • You can help maintain your favorite local park by becoming a park steward. In this workshop, we will review how to join and participate in parks stewardship programs, local resources that support park stewarding, and well as some basic principals of park maintenance like marking plantings, leaf bagging, mulching, and pruning. Led by Calder Orr from Stewards of Brust Park

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  • Bird watching is a great way to spend time outdoors and learn more about the natural world around you. This workshop will teach the basics of birding including how to adjust and use binoculars, how to identify birds based on field markings and how to record your observations to support citizen science efforts. Led by Mayra Sanchez from NY Department of Environmental Conservation.

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  • This workshop demystifies the composting process. We will start with a "Composting 101" overview: why it matters for the climate, what "Greens" and "Browns" are, and how to troubleshoot your bin. We'll use the garden's existing bin system to demo building a new pile. Participants will practice chopping greens, turning the pile for aeration, and checking temperature and moisture levels. We’ll also discuss how to participate in NYC’s curbside and Smart Bin programs for those without garden space. Led by Bianca Garcia, Earth Matter apprentice

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  • In this workshop, we will make polymer clay pendants themed around Earth Day. Together, we will learn how to work with this kind of clay, how to use certain tools, and how to actually turn it into different kinds of jewelry. Stencils will be available for inspiration, but everyone is free to be creative with their pieces. Led by former RNH Food and Farm intern Ella Cox.

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  • In this workshop, we will look at the entire vegetable to reimagine the way we cook, transforming would-be scraps into delicious recipes. Together, we will discuss the impact of food waste, compost, and zero-waste cooking. Led by RNH Director of Community Engagement Emma Pollack.

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Special Thank You to All Our Partners

FAQ

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